As required under our Metropolitan Charter, I am today submitting a
balanced budget for consideration by the Metropolitan Council. The budget we have filed
totals $1.111 billion dollars, an increase of just 1.54 percent over this fiscal year.

The budget by its terms should define both the needs and priorities of
this city. Our priorities and therefore our budget objectives are:

To protect the progress in education

Preserve and enhance public safety

Position Nashville for the future by assuring the quality of life of all our citizens

The budget I present to you today accomplishes these goals. It is
balanced and is fully funded without a tax increase.

This budget protects the mission of our schools and our classrooms. The
problems of the past are addressed as reserves are repaid and pensions funded, the needs
of teachers and the school improvement plan are fulfilled.

$12 million will be added to the education budget to meet the
commitments of our schools. An additional $4.7 million in resources have been identified
for education and with your help can be made available.

Police and fire classes are funded in this budget to insure we can
protect Nashvillians in the years ahead.

Funding for our libraries, now undergoing a massive expansion across
the city, will increase by 25 percent in this budget in order to staff and maintain our
new facilities.

In addition, $1 million will be put into our efforts to reduce the gap
of decent, safe and affordable housing in Davidson County.

I look forward to your careful consideration of this budget. Our
Finance Director David Manning, and my staff are ready to assist you in your review.

Appointment of Mr. Thomas H. Lee to the Convention Center Commission.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr.
Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote
of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Marilyn Robinson to the Electric Power Board for a
term expiring July 1, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended
the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. Albert Berry to the Employee Benefit Board for a
term expiring June 30, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was
seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. George Yowell to the Human Relations Commission for
a term expiring April 18, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was
seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Mary Southall to the Metropolitan Development and
Housing Agency for a term expiring July 1, 2002. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. John Sherman for a term expiring December 15, 2004.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr.
Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote
of the Council.

Reappointment of Mr. Mike Kelly for a term expiring June 30, 2003. The
Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters
moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the
Council.

Appointment of Ms. Gwen McFarland for a term expiring April 3, 2005.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr.
Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote
of the Council.

The President called for an election to fill a vacancy on the
Metropolitan Board of Public Education from the 4th School District for a term expiring
August 3, 2000. The candidate previously nominated pursuant to the Rules of Procedure of
the Metropolitan Council was Mr. Vic Varallo. Mr. Waters, Chairman of the
Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee, reported that the Committee had found the
nominee to be qualified to fill the seat. Mr. Waters moved to elect Mr. Varallo by
acclamation, which motion was seconded and unanimously adopted.

A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville
and Davidson County, Tennessee for the fiscal year 2000  2001. Ms. Beehan called for
a public hearing on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if
anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard on the
proposed legislation. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Beehan moved
to pass the bill on second reading and to re-refer it to the Budget and Finance Committee,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Mr. Waters moved that at the time of adjournment of this meeting the
Council adjourn to Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. to consider adoption of the
annual operating budget, tax levy, budget-related items, and other legislation as deemed
appropriate by the Vice Mayor. The motion was seconded and unanimously adopted.

A resolution appropriating One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($1,750,000) from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Services District
to fund drainage activities, street paving activities, and sidewalk construction and
repairs. The Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees recommended deferment of the
resolution. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A resolution approving Amendment One to the agreement between the
Metropolitan Government and Averitt Properties, Inc. concerning relocation of salt storage
facilities. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee; the Public
Works Committee recommended deferment. Ms. Sontany moved to defer the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-245

A resolution referring the applications of Knology, Inc., Digital
Access, Inc., and Everest Connections Corporation for cable television and
telecommunications franchises to the CATV Special Committee. Ms. Beehan offered a
substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing, and no objection was
heard.

A resolution appropriating the amount of $2,673,149 from the General
Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment, and for making repairs to buildings for
various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The
resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee; the Budget
and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Ms. Beehan moved to defer the resolution upon
the committee recommendation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the
Council.

A resolution approving a contract by and between the United Way of
Nashville and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health
Department, in an amount not to exceed $294,100 for the lease of a mobile clinic to
provide early childhood health screening. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters,
Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart,
Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace,
Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway,
Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, and Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to
compromise and settle the claim of Patterson Craft against The Metropolitan Government of
Nashville and Davidson County for an amount not to exceed $18,006.84 and directing that
this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution was approved by
the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley,
Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard,
Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox,
Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway,
Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, and Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

Without objection, the rules were suspended for consideration of one
late resolution.

A resolution authorizing the employment of special counsel to represent
the interests of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the case
of Frances Hampton, as next friend and natural mother of William Binkley v. Metropolitan
Government of Nashville, Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and
Finance Committee. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and
adopted by the following vote: "Ayes"Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker,
Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown,
Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand,
Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch,
Jenkins, Turner, Williams, and Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance accepting a grant agreement between the State of
Tennessee, Department of Childrens Services and The Metropolitan Government of
Nashville and Davidson County for the provision of Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block
Grant Program Services. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was
referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.

BILL NO. BL2000-322

An ordinance accepting grant Z-99-095579-00 from the State of
Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an amount not to exceed
$630,552.00 for the provision of disaster assistance. Without objection, the bill was
withdrawn at the request of the initiating agency.

An ordinance accepting grant Z-00-0098490-00 from the State of
Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in an amount not
to exceed $55,000 to subsidize emergency management. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill
passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer,
Wine and Whiskey Committees.

An ordinance to amend Title 2, Chapter 100 of the Metropolitan Code
renaming the Taxicab and Wrecker Licensing Board to the Metropolitan Transportation
Licensing Commission and setting forth the authority of that Commission. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance;
Transportation; and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees.

An ordinance to amend Title 6, Chapter 72 of the Metropolitan Code of
Laws concerning the licensing and regulation of taxicabs, taxicab companies, drivers and
providing for penalties for violations. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first
reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance; Transportation; and Public
Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees.

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Public Works to
lease certain equipment to the Nashville District Management Corporation. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission,
Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to approve the conveyance of a permanent easement for a
water line to the Harpeth Valley Utility District on certain property owned by the
Metropolitan Government (Tax Map 157, Parcel 1). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill
passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Public Works, and
Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and
Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
changing the name of General Bate Drive between Glendale Lane and the northern property
line of Parcel 143 on Tax Map 132-5 to Coral Way, (Proposal No. 2000M-042U-10), all of
which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission and E-911 Board. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and
was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of The Metropolitan Code of Laws, the
Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
changing from AR2a District to RM20 District property at 2932 Baby Ruth Lane,
approximately 725 feet north of Mt. View Road (2.02 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-100U), all
of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Alexander moved to pass the
bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the
Council.

An ordinance amending Section 5.16.060 of the Metropolitan Code by
levying a One Dollar ($1.00) litigation tax on all cases in the general sessions and
juvenile courts to provide funds for victim-offender mediation centers in the area of
Metropolitan Government. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended indefinite deferment
of the bill. Mr. Bogen moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District
for the fiscal year 2000  2001, and declaring the amount required for the annual
operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to Section 6.07 of the
Metropolitan Charter. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms.
Beehan moved to pass the bill on second reading and to re-refer it to the Budget and
Finance Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws, Title 3, Chapter
64, by transferring the Employee Assistance Program from the Metropolitan Health
Department to the Metropolitan Human Resources Department, transferring the
responsibilities of the Chief Medical Director of the Metropolitan Health Department
related thereto to the Director of the Department of Human Resources and transferring the
responsibilities of the Board of Health related thereto to the Civil Service Commission.
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Personnel-Public Information-Human
Relations-Housing and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Balthrop moved
to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce for
the promotion of tourism and convention business and the expenditure of funds. The bill
was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Beehan moved to pass the bill on
second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a grant in the amount of $12,000 from the
Nashville Prevention Partnership to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. The bill was
approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium
Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan
Board of Education, and Norman Ginsberg for housing of equipment, furniture and surplus
property. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Education, and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees. Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on second reading, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance authorizing the donation of certain land to the YWCA of
Nashville from The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and
Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
closing Lawrence Avenue from Pierce Road to the western property line of Parcel 88 on Tax
Map 43-1, all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by
the Traffic and Parking Committee; and approved by the Public Works, Traffic and Parking,
and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees with an amendment. Mr. Dillard offered
Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council. Mr. Dillard moved to pass the bill on second reading as
amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance abandoning the sewer easements on Map 75, Parcels 118 and
147, (Proposal No. 2000M-035U-14) of Project No. 97-SL-42, Walden Woods Sewer Easement
Abandonment. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works, and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance abandoning the sewer line and easement on Map 172-4,
Parcels 2, 3 and 14-19 (formerly Parcel 79), (Proposal No. 2000M-030U-12) of Project No.
98-SL-157, Brentwood Highlands sewer line and easement abandonment. The bill was approved
by the Planning Commission, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees.
Mr. Knoch moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance abandoning a portion of public utility and drainage
easement located at Map 62, Part of Parcels 34 and 248, (Proposal No. 2000M-037U-14), all
of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Loring moved
to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance abandoning three drainage easements in the vicinity of the
recently completed Sears store at Bellevue Center located at 7638 Highway 70 South,
(Proposal No. 2000M-043G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill
was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees. Mr. Bogen moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance amending Section 7.16.030.C. of the Metropolitan Code by
adding a portion of Stewarts Ferry Pike to the list of streets, roads or avenues
that a retail liquor store may front or abut and therefore continue to operate, provided
the location held a valid certificate of compliance and license to sell liquor at retail
on October 5, 1990, when Metropolitan Ordinance No. O90-1339 became effective. The bill
was approved by the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey and Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committees. Mr. Stanley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the
Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
changing from CN to CS District property at 3900 Murfreesboro Pike and AR2a to CS District
properties at 12477, 12487, and 12491 Old Hickory Boulevard (3.77 acres), (Proposal No.
2000Z-016G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. In the absence of the
sponsor the bill, which was requested by Mark W. King, was deferred.

BILL NO. BL2000-200

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the
Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
changing from R8 District to CL District properties at Brick Church Pike (unnumbered),
opposite Brooklyn Avenue (6.1 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-018U-03), all of which is more
particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and
approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Black, at the request of
petitioner Burns & Associates, moved to withdraw the bill, and no objection was made.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the
Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
changing from RS15 District to RM9 and RM20 Districts a portion of properties at 4319 and
4343 Ashland City Highway, Ashland City Highway (unnumbered), approximately 400 feet east
of Stewarts Lane (6.54 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-040U-03), all of which is more
particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and
approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee with an amendment. Ms. Gilmore
offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill, the bill being
requested by Mr. Mike Hampton, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of
the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the
Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
changing from R80 and RS15 Districts to RM2 District a portion of properties at 8916
Newsom Station Road and Newsom Station Road (unnumbered), abutting the west margin of the
CSX Railroad (87.83 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-028G-06), all of which is more
particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the
Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Bogen offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for
its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr.
Bogen moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by
the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore,
Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder,
Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen,
Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins,
Turner, Williams, and Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the
Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by
making applicable to property abutting both margins of Newsom Station Road, south of
Highway 70 South, classified RS15 District and R80 District and a portion proposed for RM2
District (332.04 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit
604 residential units comprised of 446 single-family lots and 158 townhome units, a pool,
clubhouse and playground with access from Newsom Station Road and a one mile long greenway
trail along the Harpeth River (2000P-003G-06), all of which is more particularly described
herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committee. Mr. Bogen offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Bogen moved to pass
the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote:
"Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors,
Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring,
McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman,
Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, and
Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, June
22, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.